The Mummy (1999) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings
Quick Facts
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 63% |
| Metacritic | 48/100 |
| Director | Stephen Sommers |
| Genre | Adventure, Action, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 124 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Cast | Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Patricia Velásquez |
"The sands will rise. The heavens will part. The power will be unleashed."
Should You Watch The Mummy?
The Mummy holds a solid 7.1 on IMDb, placing it above average and earning strong audience approval. It is well worth your time if the genre appeals to you. The 63% Rotten Tomatoes score suggests divided critical opinion.
Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.
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Ratings Breakdown
- IMDb: 7.1/10 from 9,851 votes — the broad audience consensus.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 63% — Certified Fresh by critics.
- Metacritic: 48/100 — weighted critic average.
- TMDB: 7.0/10 from 9,851 votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mummy's IMDb rating?
The Mummy (1999) has an IMDb rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 9,851 user votes.
Is The Mummy worth watching?
With an IMDb score of 7.1 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 63%, The Mummy is generally well-regarded and worth your time.
How long is The Mummy?
The Mummy has a runtime of 124 min. It is rated PG-13.
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